Tuesday, March 31, 2015

No Oil-Spice Carrot Pickle




Yes you read it right! its no oil pickle which is actually one of the best n easiest to make!  Best part is that its very light n good for stomach..I gonna try same recipe with other veggies too..lets see how it turn out !

freshly made  !!


After a week,ready to tickle the taste buds !
Don't underestimate the taste of it due to such less ingredients as you will be amazed with the tangy taste it will get with time which comes from mustard !!

This pickle can be stored for months without any issue but i would suggest to make it in small batches,so that it will not loose its crunch n bite !for my small family making it in 1/2 kg carrot last for month(well almost   ) .



This pickle best company for simple Daal-Chawal ! :D

INGREDIENTS

1/2 Kg Carrot
40 gm yellow Mustard(crushed)
3 tbsp Salt
1 tbsp Chili powder
1.5 Cup Water

DIRECTIONS


  • Clean n pat dry the carrot completely.cut them in strips.
  • In a bowl mix carrot with mustard,salt n chili powder.
  • Boil water on high heat for 2-3 minutes.Let it cool down completely.
  • transfer the spiced carrot in a porcelain  or glass jar.Pour the cool down water in it an close the lid tightly.
  • place it under sunlight for 4-5 days.
  • Voila your pickle is ready !

# keeping in sunlight is must !
## Make sure water is completely cool before adding to jar.
### Use clean spoon to take out your pickle.



Friday, March 13, 2015

Walnut Fudge Brownie !




Warning : its highly addictive brownies.So, make it at your own risk ;) NOT Recommended if you are calorie watcher :P



I made this for my cousin whom i met after ages..n you wont believe that i was making another batch after just 8-9 hrs as she loved it n finished them all before anyone else even able to have look at them ! :P This itself proves that its 'the ultimate recipe' for fudgy brownies so don't search any further n just collect the ingredients n give it a try..m 100%sure you ll not be disappointed with the result ! 
I added chocolate chunks which gives a kick n take the experience to another level ! 



  





just out from oven..divine chocolate oozing out ! 

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
3 tbsp Cocoa powder
1 Cup Butter
3 Eggs
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
few drops Vanilla essence
80 gm Dark Chocolate (i used 2 big bournvile dark)
1/2 Cup Walnuts
40 gm Chocolate(milk or dark)


DIRECTIONS

  • Roast walnuts on heated pan for couple of minutes on medium heat.Let it cool down then crush it in small pieces.
  • Break 80gm chocolate in a bowl with butter n melt it in double boiler.you can also use microwave for this.
  • In another bowl wisk brown sugar n eggs untill you get light n fluffy texture(around 8-10 minutes).Mix it in butter chocolate mix.
  • seive cocoa powder n flour together twice.than Mix it in above liquid mixture.Add essence.Finally mix in walnuts n chopped chocolate.
  • Pour this batter in greased pan(lined with foil) n bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes at 170'C.(the toothpick should come out clean from centre).


# Lining pan with foil makes it easy to d mold.
## Brown sugar give it a dense n sharp flavor...You can add white sugar for milder taste.